Along New Brunswick’s roads, there are many wonderful attractions for you to discover and enjoy. Slow down and stop to stretch your legs to see what makes these particular areas so very special.
Pack a picnic, and don’t forget to bring a camera so you can capture precious memories with your family and friends during your travels.
Check out the ten unique roadside attractions in New Brunswick.
World’s Largest Axe
Credit: Town of Nackawic
Standing almost 20 metres tall, it is hard to miss the world’s largest axe in Nackawic. The Axe was built in 1991 and has been a favourite local landmark since. The blade is made from stainless steel, like most regular-sized axes. Don’t worry, it’s not sharpened, so it is safe to touch.
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Landegger Dr, Nackawic
Hartland Bridge
Hemmings House/Tourism New Brunswick
New Brunswick is home to many covered bridges, including the world’s longest. Crossing the Saint John River from Hartland to Somerville, the bridge is 391 m or 1282 feet long. It was even named a National Historic Site of Canada in 1980.
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Hartland Hill Bridge Rd, Hartland
Giant Lobster
Credit: Experience Shediac
Adding to New Brunswick’s list of World Records is Shediac’s Giant Lobster. Being “The Lobster Capital of the World,” there is no surprise that this little town has a lobster statue. The 11-metre-long lobster weighs in at almost 90 tonnes. There is a staircase to the lobster for people to take photos with the iconic lobster.
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229 Main St, Shediac
Noah’s Ark Café
Photo Credit: Noah’s Ark Cafe
We are unsure how seaworthy this Noah’s Ark is, but it is pretty unique. While there are no animals in this ark, they do serve scrumptious home-baked treats, smooth coffee and delicious lunch items. All profits from Noah’s Ark Café go to charitable activities.
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350 Burnham Road, Oakland
World’s Largest Sandpiper
Shep, The World’s Largest Sandpiper, is carved from one single log. Dorchester is known for the huge numbers of Semi-palmated sandpipers that stop in the area every summer en route to their South American winter habitat.
The name Shep comes from Shepody Bay, where the Semi-palmated sandpiper feeds and can be seen from where the statue is. An annual Sandpiper Festival in Dorchester also celebrates these pretty birds.
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4984 Main St. Dorchester
Murals in Sussex
Sussex is home to a one-of-a-kind outdoor art gallery. Explore the town to find the 27 murals, which explore the area’s history and tell larger-than-life stories.
Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Site
Credit: Parks Canada
Get a birds-eye view of Saint John when you visit the British-built Carleton Martello Tower, which dates back to the War of 1812. The tower, which is circular, is 30 ft. high and 50 ft. in diameter, is located high on a rocky cliff overlooking Saint John and is a wonderful place to learn about Canada’s history. Details
454 Whipple St, Saint John
World’s Largest Silver Fox
While we cannot say for sure that this is the World’s Largest Silver Fox, it is definitely good-looking. The Silver Fox can be seen from the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 112. Pull into the Salisbury Irving Service Centre to take a closer look and even take some pictures. The statue honours Salisbury’s historic Silver-Fox Fur ranching industry.
Salisbury
Bruce The Moose
This is the only moose that you want to see in town. Located right on Route 8, Bruce The Moose is located next to B&L Restaurant & Convenience, a car wash, and a small store. Sometimes, during hunting season, Bruce will have a bright orange vest on to keep him safe.
593 Main St, Doaktown, NB E9C 1Y3
McNamee-Priceville Footbridge
Credit: Tourism New Brunswick
Go for a relaxing walk with your family and friends across New Brunswick’s longest suspension footbridge. The McNamee-Priceville Footbridge spans the Miramichi River. The bridge connects the communities of McNamee and Priceville.
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McNamee, NB
Mr. Banjo the Rooster
Shediac seems to have a thing for having statues of large animals. Down the road from the World’s Largest Lobster is possibly the world’s largest rooster. Mr. Banjo is over 12 feet tall and is located outside of Lenny’s Take Out. He is the second rooster statue at this location because the first Mr. Banjo deteriorated and was torn down in 1994.
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550 Main Street, Shediac
View Comments (3)
It says it is 391 meters, not kilometres.
I somehow doubt that the Hartland bridge is anywhere NEAR 391 kilometres long... 😆
Thanks, corrected to metres.